
The Optimal Protein Podcast
The Paradox of High Carb & Pre-Diabetes in Athletes with Researcher Dr. Andrew Koutnik
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21 Oct 2024 · 1h 28m
Nutrition basicsWeight managementMetabolism & fasting
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Why do some athletes on high carb diets develop pre-diabetes? Is a high carb diet truly safe for all athletes? Hi friends! This episode is featuring Andrew Koutnik, PhD, a Research Scientist studying the influence of nutrition and metabolism on health, disease, and performance. We discuss his personal weight loss journey losing over 20% of his body weight and successfully maintaining it, as well as many of his research studies on metabolic health, athletes, low carb, ketosis and performance. Dr.